Fuzzy Purple Urchin Eaters Return to Sea Center
Sunflower stars make a comeback in Santa Barbara.
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Record 60 Shipping Lines Take Part in Slowdown Program
Lowering ship speeds can decrease the amount of fatal whale strikes because it gives the crew of the ship more time to spot and steer away from a whale, and it also gives the whales more time to hear the ship and get out of the way.
Facing ‘Extinction Vortex,’ California Grants New Protections To Some Mountain Lions
State fish and game officials declared mountain lions in the Central Coast and Southern California threatened under the state’s endangered species act.
Only Two Butterflies Recorded at Goleta’s Ellwood Mesa
Extremely low count likely due to recent storms and other factors.
(Hopefully) Solo Invasive Joro Spider Captured in Santa Barbara
The sighting marks the first known appearance of the East Asia species west of the Great Plains.
Rescued Seabirds Released Back to the Wild Following Oil Slick
More than 120 oiled seabirds have been rescued along the Central Coast since early November.
Santa Barbara Asked to Count Monarch Butterflies
The early count by “citizen scientists” can help track the disappearing species.
Protecting What Lurks Along Santa Barbara County’s Coastline
Tour of marine protected areas shows flourishing diversity; talk with fishermen shows opposition to additions.
Gaviota’s Fish and Frogs Win Home Improvement Project
Coastal Ranches Conservancy settles lawsuit with state parks to restore wetland habitat in Gaviota State Park.
Endangered Steelhead That Survived Palisades Fire Spawn in Santa Barbara County
Environmental groups see the spawning of around 100 newly hatched trout in Arroyo Hondo Creek as a critical milestone in efforts to protect and restore Southern California steelhead populations.
